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11/15/2024 | Posted in: News
Earlier this month, the 10U & 12U Darien Swarm football teams both won the Illinois 2024 Pop Warner State championships. Then, this past weekend they competed in the Midwest regionals. Now...
11/15/2024 | Posted in: News
Food is a huge focus during holiday celebrations, but many families have difficulty accessing healthy, affordable food. Community organizations, such as West Suburban Community Pantry, offer h...
11/7/2024 | Posted in: News
Young start to leave their parents’ homes in fall to find their own territories. DuPage County residents might see more coyotes between now and February as young leave their parents in searc...
10/31/2024 | Posted in: News
The Darien District 61 Educational Foundation has recognized Mr. Mike Bukovsky as the 2024 Starts in District 61 Honoree. This award recognizes former students of District 61 who - having had a &ld...
10/31/2024 | Posted in: News
The leaves are beautiful, but they can pile up fast! Please remember that leaves cannot be swept into the street. They can block storm drains and cause serious backups when it rains. Be sure to dis...
10/29/2024 | Posted in: News
The Darien District 61 Education Foundation proudly recognizes Mr. Mike Bukovsky as the 2024 Starts in District 61 Honoree.  This award recognizes former students of District 61 who - having...
10/24/2024 | Posted in: News
Mulch or CompostMulch.  If you have a mulching lawnmower, use it to recycle leaves and their nutrients into your lawn.Consider composting. Composting is the biological decomposition ...
10/10/2024 | Posted in: News
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) strongly recommends everyone six months and older, especially people with chronic health conditions or who are pregnant, get their updated COVID-19 and fl...
10/4/2024 | Posted in: News
Reminder, yard waste (leaf and brush) pickup is included free with LRS residential garbage service. Yard Waste season is April 1st through the second full week of December. All items must be placed...
9/26/2024 | Posted in: News
Do you have a question about City services? Want to better understand a City Council decision? Heard a rumor around town? Send your questions right to Mayor Joseph Marchese! The City and Mayor Mar...